I credit Bill Belichick for rebuilding the Patriots defense on the fly, but the unit just isn’t good enough right now. I’ve said it before, but the Patriots just don’t play a championship-caliber defense.

The magic that makes Michael Vick so special, and maybe the MVP of the entire league this season, is exactly what could also lead to his demise. It’s going to be a problem that Vick really doesn’t know how to protect himself on the field.

Brian BaldingerBaldinger uses his unique perspective to analyze the NFL for NFL Network's "Playbook" and "NFL Total Access," as well as blogging his thoughts for NFL.com. He spent 13 seasons in the NFL as an offensive linemen for the Cowboys, Colts and Eagles.

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